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ML12 OBK

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,852 mi
Last recorded61,852 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OBK
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 61,852 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear and rear axal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,736 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outers breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot was awkward to open (switch ?)

Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outers breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has lift when raised

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bushes perishing/cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot was awkward to open (switch ?)

engine cover at lower o/s loose

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and offside rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 24,806 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside wiper split at end

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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ML12 OBK is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 OBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML12 OBK is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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